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[Tommcd]

Welcome Tom, good decision! What were you doing before this leap into the tiling world?

I was a chemistry teacher, but I've definitely served my time!

 

[Old Mod]

I was a chemistry teacher,

Ooow! Chemistry teacher!
I have a question for you Tom.

What can you tell me about the reaction between aluminium and Portland cement, and the quantities required of each to cause a reaction please?

 

[Tommcd]

Ooow! Chemistry teacher!
I have a question for you Tom.

What can you tell me about the reaction between aluminium and Portland cement, and the quantities required of each to cause a reaction please?

I've no idea to be honest. I know aluminium shouldn't be in contact with cement but have never thought what the reaction is - see, terrible teacher

 

[Old Mod]

I've no idea to be honest. I know aluminium shouldn't be in contact with cement but have never thought what the reaction is - see, terrible teacher

Fair play, brutally honest, you’ll be liked here!

 

[Italy]

welcome to tf

 

[Old Mod]

I've no idea to be honest. I know aluminium shouldn't be in contact with cement but have never thought what the reaction is - see, terrible teacher

It causes hydrogen gas.